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148 Vista View Dr., Vacaville, Ca (12:00 PM - June 7, 2018)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Great $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Plaster surface is in excellent condition.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $215

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is light algae buildup throughout this pool surface, increasing chlorine and adjusting chemicals to proper levels will reduce or eliminate algae ($130).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $0

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65).

The pool main drain covers are less than 1 years old. VGBA compliant.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
N/A
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$10

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Auto fill float should be replaced ($10) with plastic standard - current fill float is damaged and will not function as intended soon.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

Two pool LED in working condition.

Spa Light Condition: Great$

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is like new and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years (new bulb)
Spa Light Additional Notes

One spa LED in working condition.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Cartridge
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Like new filter in great physical condition.

Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $85 ASAP.

Otherwise in ideal Working condition.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$55

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Variable Speed Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in good working condition; The motor is warm or slightly hot, some air in the pump basket, motor is hot to the touch, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by covering from uv and lubricating / replacing o ring ($55).

The motor heat is a level 3 out of 4 due most likely to dirty filter elements. Recommend filter cleaning ASAP.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Good$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in working condition however it is hot to the touch (3 out of 4) and is starved for water due to dirty filter elements recommend filter element cleaning (Estimated in filter section) to allow this pump to function ideally.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Pump is in ideal working condition.

The pump motor is a level 3 out of 4 on heat, due to too much back pressure (limiting flow to waterfalls due to too high HP on pump, recommend installing bypass in plumbing VS overworking this motor to cause an early expiration (1-24 months VS 5-15 years).

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward Natural Gas
Heater Additional Notes

The unit would not turn on manually , instead it must be turned on with the remote.

Recommend checking Heater with current owners to run for 10 minutes to change the water at least 2 degrees (spa) 1 pool.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer board is in working condition. Air , and water temp sensors, solar is showing error (detailed in solar section).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $320

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

The solar controller is integrated into the Hayward system, currently there is an error displaying on the board defining the solar sensor is of issue ($155) as well as a leak found on the roof ($175+) recommend service.

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$255

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
No No No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Salt controller does not turn on, if you do attempt to power, it instantly trips breaker and does not function. Recommend service ($255).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$1330

Overall Details

Valves and fittings show no signs of leaks or issue, recommend covering the entire pad with UV shade break , otherwise equipment will expire 3x faster (10 years VS 30+) ($55).


Younger than 7 years, does not require service at this time.
Yes, the equipment pad is UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This check valve should be in working condition, however during time out duration this valve did not stop the flow of water, and allowed all water to drain from system, recommend installing a "non low cost" "high flow" check valve ($155-255).

Condition
Poor
Notes

There are two valves installed limiting about 90% of the water flow to the waterfalls from the waterfall pump, recommend adding a bypass to bypass extra flow to pool ($455).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This check valve should be in working condition, however during time out duration this valve did not stop the flow of water, and allowed all water to drain from system, recommend installing a "non low cost" "high flow" check valve ($155-255).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This salt cell is in great physical condition, however it wont be such for long if left in direct sunlight, recommend covering for added protection ($55).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Breaker mat not be the appropriate size due to breaker trip when salt control is activited;
panel 1-5 amp
salt 5-10 amp
booster 12 amp
filter pump 25 amp
pool lights 2-5 amps x 3
waterfall pump 10-20 amps)
Peak amps; 87
Current Breaker appears to be 100 amps, however house access panel may not supply this amount of needed electricity, recommend identifying issue with main panel showing more than 200AMPS service to home (as pool equipment should be 100, air conditioner 50, therefore only leaving rest of home 50 amps... recommend electrician service if needed; ($255)

and is most likely causing additional issues.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2395Est. Totals


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